At a Glance
Average Property Price - DL14
£142,155
2
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - DL
£639
0
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - DL14
£32,839
18
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DL
5.5%
44
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DL14
3.6%
52
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DL
3.2%
14
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The latest average property price in DL14 is £142,000, placing it among the cheapest areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown by 3.6% annually—broadly in line with the national trend. Transaction activity has moderated in recent years, with 435 sales in the latest full year compared to a 10-year average of 606 per year.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader DL postcode area stands at £639, well below the national average. Rents have grown at 3.2% per year over the past decade—a below-average pace of increase. The flat yield currently sits at 5.5%, notably above its 10-year average of 4.6%, reflecting stronger investor returns in recent years.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £32,839, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 4.0x indicates reasonable purchase affordability, though it has edged up from 3.9x in 2016, suggesting modest pressure on buyers. The rent-to-income ratio of 21.1% has worsened since 2016 (when it was 19.8%), signalling tighter affordability for renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The population skews older than the national average: those aged 50–64 make up 23.1% (compared to 19.8% nationally), and those aged 65+ comprise 22.9% (against 19.6% nationally). Conversely, the 25–34 age group is notably underrepresented at 10.6% versus the national 13.4%. Housing tenure reflects higher outright ownership at 37.5% and a larger skilled trades workforce at 13.4%, both above the national norm.